jthompson1995
Member
I want to upgrade my Delta 14" bandsaw. I plan on getting the riser block and the 3/4 hp motor is woefully under powered for sawing up big hunks of wood. I saw on Russ Fairfield's website the recommendation to put in a 1.5 hp baldor motor but it didn't have specifics as to what body type. I plan to re-use the pulley off of my existing motor, which is still good, just too small for what I'm doing (didn't think I would be cutting anything bigger than a few inches thick when I got it, luckily I can just upgrade instead of having to buy a new bandsaw).
I know it should be a 1725 rpm single phase, I think a 5/8 shaft and counterclockwise rotation. I don't know if body style really makes a difference in this case. I also don't understand the difference between the compressor duty, farm duty and general duty motors available.
Is there anyone that can offer some guidance on this?
Thanks,
JT
I know it should be a 1725 rpm single phase, I think a 5/8 shaft and counterclockwise rotation. I don't know if body style really makes a difference in this case. I also don't understand the difference between the compressor duty, farm duty and general duty motors available.
Is there anyone that can offer some guidance on this?
Thanks,
JT